DEEP DIVES In a chilling turn of events, a Pune-based apple trader has become the target of death threats after bravely joining the nationwide ‘Boycott Turkey’ campaign. This campaign, which gained traction after Turkey sided with Pakistan in the recent Indo-Pak conflict, urged traders and citizens to stop selling Turkish apples as a patriotic protest.
The trader, whose identity remains confidential for safety reasons, took a bold stand by refusing to sell Turkish apples and encouraging others to follow suit. However, this act of patriotism provoked sinister backlash. Early Thursday morning, he received multiple WhatsApp voice calls from an unknown Pakistani number. These calls contained abusive and menacing messages aimed not just at him but also at the nation.
This alarming incident underscores a dangerous new trend: the use of cross-border digital platforms to intimidate and threaten individuals involved in politically sensitive movements. The trader promptly filed a complaint with Pune police, who have acknowledged the seriousness of the threats and launched an investigation to trace the source of these calls.
Authorities have assured:
- Full protection for the trader
- Intensified cyber surveillance to prevent further threats
This episode raises critical questions about the safety of citizens who take patriotic stands in volatile geopolitical climates and the growing cyber warfare tactics that transcend borders.
As tensions simmer and digital threats escalate, this story serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by ordinary people caught in the crossfire of international politics.
Key Questions Raised
- How will law enforcement agencies counter these shadowy digital assailants?
- What does this mean for the future of peaceful protests in the digital age?
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